It is often very difficult for me, outside of public radio, to view the news, as much as I find it essential to be informed. From the intellectual insult of headlines regarding Miley, Justin, and Catlin, to yesterday reading that the conservative and brainless twit, Sarah Palin. proudly announced (as only she can do with her full scale IQ of 76), "immigrants need to speak American." As such, I will admit that getting my morning news on the internet seems to involve lots of squinting and hasty mouse rolling to avoid the psychological trauma created by the exceptional stupidity of our species (and what they find entertaining).

"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace." ~Victor Hugo